Volunteering Opportunities

AACT is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. We have identified a number of specific roles that we would like to fill as the charity grows, but also are looking for general volunteers to help on the Executive committee and at at events. If you are interested in finding out more, please feel free to speak to any of the existing Executive Committee or contact us at contact@aact.scot.

Charity Trustees

The AACT is looking for additional Trustees to broaden and strengthen our Board of Trustees.  The key requirements are:

  • an enthusiasm for the Astley Ainslie as a community resource

  • being able to commit to attend Board meetings every 3 months.

We would particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented in the Board, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and people aged under 50.

Expertise in finance, planning, social engagement or fundraising would be beneficial.

A detailed description of the role and responsibility is available on the OSCR website here.

Details of the current Trustees are available here

Audit and Risk Committee Member

As part of our constitution we have an Audit and Risk Committee to oversee the activities of the charity. This is expected to meet two times a year. It’s main role is to

  • Review management accounts and bring any significant matters of performance to the attention of the Board of Trustees;

  • Review the risk assessment process to ensure effectiveness and consistency;

  • Ensure that AACT is compliant with all aspects of the law, relevant regulations

Communications Sub-committee Chair

Communicating to our Members, stakeholders and the wider community is a key role within the AACT. We have an active Communication sub-committee and are looking for a volunteer to lead the team.

Responsibilities include accountability to the Executive Committee for communications, responsibility for our communications strategy, and coordination of our communications across press, email, social media.

This role typically requires attending two meetings a month - the month Executive committee meetings and a monthly Communications Sub-committee meeting.